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The Wonderful World of 3D+
How a suite of advanced 3D technologies is ushering in surgery’s most sophisticated era yet.
How to Decrease Advanced Breast Cancer Among Women of Color
UCSF researchers found that regular screening is not always sufficient to prevent an advanced breast cancer diagnosis.
$4M NIH Grant Will Teach Artificial Intelligence to Spot Cavities
The UC San Francisco School of Dentistry has received a $4 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to kickstart its clinical research program, in part by developing a new artificial
From the First Bite, Our Sense of Taste Helps Pace Our Eating
A previously unknown signaling cycle stemming from our sense of taste helps suppress our appetites.
When Surgeons See Spine Surgeries in 3D, Patients Benefit
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland used innovative 3D imaging during surgery to help correct a scoliosis patient's curved spine.
Why Progress in Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Has Taken 30 Years
UCSF's Adam Boxer, MD, PhD, and Harvard neurologist Reisa Sperling, MD, review the history of clinical trials over the past 30 years in Alzheimer’s research with what was learned and how new biomarkers and clinical trial approaches are being used to find more effective treatments in a more efficient way than in the past.
The Cancer Breakthrough Boom
Engineered immune cells. Supercharged scans. Drug implants. Gene manipulators. Blood biopsies. Read how these breakthroughs are transforming cancer care.
Can this Medication Reverse MS? Brain Biomarker Shows It Can
UCSF researchers developed an approach to measure an over-the-counter allergy medication’s effectiveness in repairing brain damage from multiple sclerosis (MS), making it possible to also assess future therapies for the disorder.
Breast Density and BMI Both Play a Role in Breast Cancer Risk
Laws in many states require notifying women if they have dense breasts, a risk factor for breast cancer. But density shouldn’t be the only factor in determining whether supplemental screening is
How 3D Printer Heart Technology Changed a Teen’s Life
From birth, Samantha has had four surgeries for heart disease. Her last surgery was aided by a 3D-printed replica of her heart, providing a detailed understanding of her heart’s anatomy. The surgery’s success allowed the now 15-year-old to lead a more normal life.
Small Steps Can Yield Big Energy Savings and Cut Emissions from MRIs
Medical centers can reduce their carbon footprint and expenses by up to 51% by turning off MRIs and using a “power save” mode that cycles cooling components on and off.
There’s a More Humane Way to Monitor Crohn’s and Colitis Patients
IBD patients can avoid uncomfortable procedures such has colonoscopies and MRIs at UCSF’s intestinal ultrasound clinic – the first of its kind west of the Mississippi River.
